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o"Living on campus was the best thing that ever happened to
me. I made life long best friends, I learned a lot, laughed a lot, and shared
many special memories with so many people around me. As a senior, I look back
at my days at Littlefield and San Jacinto and realize that those have been the
best years of my life. It's very convenient to live on campus and there is no
better place to gain the relationships that people should in college. It's my
personal recommendation to live at LEAST one year in the residence hall and it
will be an experience you'll never forget either."

-"I have my own room which is really nice because I don't
need to worry about disturbing a roommate with my odd hours. The hall is quiet
and doesn't have as many people so you get to know the people who do live here
easier. There is a dining hall very close by, but not exactly here so you don't
have to deal with big masses of people coming and going. It's also close to my
bio classes, the Union, and the Drag which is convenient. Plus you can usually
find parking around here too."

-Teresa Yang, Human Biology junior

-"I enjoyed living in a smaller hall - with only fifteen guys
on my floor, it was more personal. I also enjoyed living on the same floor as
the Hall Coordinator - he was always just across the hall if I had any
questions about University policy or DHFS rules. And even though it wasn't
strictly in his job description, he was always there for us, stopping by just
to chat or offering us some cookies or cake he had left over. Spencer made this
year a lot better!"

-Lee Green, Electrical Engineering sophomore

-Andrews, Blanton, Carothers; the honors quad is amazing. The
people here are very social and nice. The rooms are average, but the social
atmosphere makes a huge difference. I noticed this just visiting (I have'nt
lived here), but friends that have lived in the honors dorms say it's a great
transition for incoming freshman to college. (Campus
Confidential)

-The kids in the honors dorms
(Andrews, Blanton, Carothers) socialize with each other a lot. Kids tend to
hang out in the courtyard or to study together in the lounges. These are older
buildings, and with community bathrooms, everyone is in and out of their own
rooms a lot, and on weekends, at least at the beginning of the year) often in
and out of each other's' rooms. I think community baths are not bad if you have
a sink in your room, like in my room in Andrews. (Campus
Confidential)

-"I felt that I could
relate to most of the people here. I made a lot of friends who knew when to
study and when to have fun. It's a nice environment, and the Quad is a pretty
good place to get some physical activity."

-Adam Wright, Business Honors freshman

-"At first, I was less than thrilled about the prospect of
having to walk down the hall to get any running water, but I ended up really enjoying
Blanton. Everyone was friendly, I didn't have to clean my own bathroom, and by
the end of the year I really enjoyed spending time in the hall. The location is
also fantastic - I could wake up literally 5 minutes before class and still
make it on time."

-Emily Cadik, Plan II Honors freshman

-"Living in the halls is a great way to meet people and make
friends. Besides, it's so much more convenient to get to and from classes. I'm
definitely staying in the residence halls next year."

-Robyn Miller, Theatre & Dance / Plan II Honors freshman

-"The Honors halls have a charm that the other halls lack.
There is something comforting about knowing that you live in a place that many
other students have passed through. There is something nice about living in a
place with visible history. The Honors halls just feel more human than the
other halls I've been in. They are different. They give you a sense of place
and help you feel at home even in the new surroundings of a large
university."

-"I've lived in other halls, but I've liked Brackenridge the
best. It's incredibly friendly, and the people you meet here are really unique!
The hall has a lot of history behind it (there's a blurb on it in a display
case at the tower outside the graduate office, check it out!), and simple
things make it a great place to live. The rooms are well sized, it has
"real" closets and a unique design, you control the thermostat, the
showers are quite large (good for shaving legs, trust me), there are very few
people per floor and per bathroom so it's quite personable, and there are
several nearby entrances and exits. And because it's just a hall, there's no
traffic from conferences or people getting food, so it's really quiet, but you
still have the convenience of getting food from Jester or Cypress nearby, I
LOVE IT!"

-Amarah Ulghani, Neurobiology sophomore

-Brackenridge, Prather, and Roberts are all really similar. They
are all really old and small; you can really get to know your neighbors. Many
sophomores and upperclassmen live here because it is quieter than the other
dorms. The community baths are'nt bad because there are usually just 4 or 5
rooms assigned to a bath. You usually never encounter someone else in there and
it's cleaned daily. (Campus
Confidential)

-"It's difficult to say what my favorite part of living in
the Honors halls was. The two aspects that most readily jump to mind are the
location and the atmosphere. The location was perfect, especially since I was a
first year student. I was near friends and events and could roll out of bed ten
minutes before class and arrive on time. The quiet nature of the halls and
being a little secluded helped with studying. I highly recommend the Honors
halls. Living that close to the Kinsolving cafeteria is awesome."

-Brandon Stackhouse, Biochemistry / Plan II Honors freshman

-"I loved the convenience. Carothers is really close to all
of my classes and the Drag. I also enjoyed the small community. Since the Quad
isn't as big as, say, Jester, I really got to know lots of people. Many of the
people in my Plan II classes also live in the Quad, so I got to know them even
better. Furthermore, the rooms in Carothers are pretty nice - we have sinks,
moveable furniture, and plenty of space. The people in the Quad are great; there
are programs (often with free food!) all the time. It's definitely the best
place to live on campus!"

-Brette Garner, Plan II Honors freshman

-"Awesome people! Computer Lab across the hall! (It's SO
convenient especially since I don't have a computer!) Gorgeous grand piano!
Really nice custodians. Living rooms are great for goofing off, studying,
programs, and the like. I'm glad it's connected to 2 other halls since that
increases chance to meet people & it's convenient - you never have to walk
in the rain. It's really close to classes, the student health center, the
Turtle pond, the administration building (Tower), library, food, & the
Union - where many unique events occur (movies, distinguished speakers, dances,
concerts, Improv, Wendy's, etc.). Carothers is ideally situated. I love
it."

-Cristy Liu, Management sophomore

-"Carothers isn't as loud and friendly as Blanton; it tends
to be a little quieter and more reserved. It was great to be so close to
everything on campus, with great study halls, computer labs, and lounges in the
hall, and the Kinsolving cafeteria only a block away. Besides that, the rooms
were very nice compared to most on campus. All in all, Carothers was a great,
very comfortable place to live."

-Will Warner, Computer Sciences sophomore

-"What didn't I like?!?! Carothers was the best place I could
have lived my first year. The rooms are nice, the hall is nice, and it is
filled with amazing people. If it is possible for you to live in the Honors
halls, take advantage of it and live in Carothers!"

-The newest dorm. The Duren rooms are pretty nice and spacious
(especially if you stay on the first floor, where the rooms have 15+ feet
ceilings for some reason). The private baths are nice as well. The only major
complaint with Duren is its location. It is an incredibly long walk to the gym and
classes (almost a mile, and then back). I take the west campus bus to go to
Duren if I am tired and I am across campus (where my classes are). I would
prefer to live in San Jacinto. (Campus
Confidential)

-Duren is more antisocial than other dorms. Students talk to each
other in the lounges in the basement and in the lobby, but once up on their halls;
it is as if everyone is a stranger. (Campus
Confidential)

-I'm a freshman and currently, I live in Duren. Duren is a newer
dorm and I'm pleased to say that it is absolutely beautiful. However, it's a
bit inconvenient because most of my friends live in Jester and many of my
classes are in the center of campus. it's a bit of a hassle to walk all the way
home when it's late and the buses aren't running and the PCL and Gregory Gym
are about a 12-15 minute walk away. However, Duren is right across the street
from Kinsolving, which in my opinion has the best food on campus and I don't
care what anyone says otherwise. (Campus
Confidential)

-I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere that I lived in. Being the
only one here from my high school made me believe that it was going to be hard
to make new friends. Yet, by living in Jester, I was able to make new friends
and even find two of my best friends. I also enjoyed the fact that it was so
centered to everything in campus so if I ever had time for a nap it was close
by. Not only that but when I forgot things I knew that they were a few minutes
away. Overall my stay in Jester has been really pleasant."

-Adriana Gamez, Psychology freshman

-"SO MUCH FUN. There is always something going on. This can
be a bad thing when you're trying to study, but just go to the library for
that. I don't see how anyone can make friends and meet new people without
living in the halls for a year, because this is how I pretty much met everyone
I know. We're a week from moving out and I'm still meeting new people everyday.
Plus it's just so convenient to everything... football games, classes, the
library, places to eat, the gym. My favorite thing is when it started to get
warm outside and you could go out to the hill between the parking garage and
Jester (I've heard it called Jester Beach) and there would be tons of people
sitting out reading or sleeping and just hanging out. The food isn't that bad,
and plus, hey, if you don't eat, you don't gain your freshman 15, right?!? The
awesome experience you will have will override anything negative that comes
from this place, if you let it. Enjoy it!"

-Amanda Alter, Geography freshman

-"There are tons of people to meet in Jester, and everything
you need is right here in the halls. It's also very convenient for going to
classes, because no classes are more than about a 10 minute walk."

-Chris Stangle, Aerospace Engineering freshman

-"Late night projects are the single best reason to live in
the halls. After a long night of studying, finishing a project, or fun, you do
not want to have to have to wake up at 6:30 the next morning to go to class.
Instead, you wake up at 7:45!"

-Kelvin Pan, Computer Sciences junior

-"With classmates and friends everywhere, down the hall,
upstairs, your suitemates, your roommate, even your RA, you can always find someone
to study with or even take a study break with. It's convenient to live on
campus; if you have 2 hours to kill, take a quick nap before class. If your
computer decides to crash, you can head down to the computer lab. If you are
hungry and in a hurry, you have a variety of food to choose from, plus, there
are 2 ATMs in Jester Center and 2 more across the street. The Jester Residence
Hall is as big as a city, with all the convenience and amenities, and yet, as
warm as a home."

-Andy Mike Emata, Actuarial Science freshman

-"Staying in Jester was so much fun. You meet so many people
from all over and it's where everyone comes to hangout. It's close to
everything because it is basically the center of attraction for the
University."

-Domineca Pines, Biochemistry freshman

-Everyone I know that stays in Jester loves it. My guess is they
love the two dining halls (JCL and J2) located within the dorm, in addition to
the Wendy's, Jesta Pizza, Freshen's smoothie, etc. It also has one of the best
locations on campus. You are across the street from the library and it is a
centrally located dorm for all your classes. Overall, if you are a generally
sociable person, you shouldn't have any problems making the transition. (Campus
Confidential)

-Living in Kinsolving is amazing. You have such a closely knit
community right outside your door that you can go talk to whenever you want.
Getting to know the girls on my hall was a wonderful experience. They are all
such special and unique individuals that you can always learn something
from."

-Ashley Moorman, Natural Sciences freshman

-"Living in Kinsolving has allowed me to meet some wonderful
people. Kinsolving is its own little community and many of us have become very
close. By living there, I have formed friendships that I know will last a
lifetime."

-Delicia Diosdado, Speech/Language Pathology freshman

-"Living on campus is
a great way to start off your freshman year. I lived in Kinsolving which was
especially spectacular because all the girls there are so wonderful. In fact, I
had such a great time, that I am going to be here again next year. For the
price, location, food services, and friends you'll make, on-campus life is
unbeatable."

-Erica Wittliff, Radio-Television-Film freshman

-"The thing that I liked most about living in Kinsolving was
that it wasn't as busy as Jester, it felt more like home, everyone in the halls
would always hang out together, and everyone knew everyone. I would recommend
Kinsolving to anyone."

-Lorraine Rios, Liberal Arts sophomore

-"I would recommend living in Kinsolving to any freshman
woman. At first I was very hesitant about living in an all-girls hall, but
after a year, I am so glad I did. Each wing develops such a comfortable little
community and I feel that is what sets Kinsolving apart from other halls.
Kinsolving seems like the perfect size, the dining hall is right downstairs,
and Kins Market is definitely a convenient treat. The rooms seem bigger than
others and the windows are really big too (if you live on the right side, you
have a perfect view of the tower!). Also, there is always a program of some
sort going on - from KinSPA to KHOP (Kinsolving House of Pancakes) to Yoga classes,
the North and South lounges are always full of smiling girls (and boys too).
Overall, the hall is just big enough to not be boring, and small enough to
create a really comfortable, friendly atmosphere for all. Seriously, if you are
a girl, Kinsolving should be your first choice!"

-It's awesome to live in a hall with so many traditions!!
Littlefield is a close knit community so it is really easy to make friends. It
is really easy to be very active in Littlefield or be laid back. It is an
awesome hall for a freshmen girl to live in, and if you join the residence hall
council (called the advisory in Littlefield) you will be lucky enough to stay
another year, as I did."

-Ameara Mansour, Chemical Engineering Honors freshman

-"I loved living in Littlefield because of the community it provided.
I've met great friends, and my best memories are ones that happened right here
in our hall. It transformed itself from a 'dorm' to home."

-Emily Anne Fisher, Natural Sciences freshman

-"Littlefield is a wonderful place to live. It is the
smallest and oldest residence hall on campus, and therefore it's rich with
traditions. As soon as you walk through the doors you feel like you're at home.
Littlefield has the best sense of community of all the halls on campus. The
ladies who live in this hall will become wonderful friends to you, and your
freshman year will be full of memories."

-Rachel Horner, Microbiology freshman

-"I liked the close feeling of community. I liked the
old-fashioned furnishings in the living room - it really feels like a big house
rather than a hall. The rooms are frightfully tiny, although you have a most
excellent large closet with a dresser, mirror and light which functions well as
a dressing room. Also on the first floor, we have two showers for about 15-20
girls."

-It's just about a 5-10 minute walk to classes on campus. Big
rooms and I didn't have to clean the bathrooms."

-Matt Jackson, Geological Sciences freshman

-"The staff was very friendly and caring about the students
living here. John Ray was the custodian on the third floor that really made an
impact while I was here."

-Tyson Bruner, Engineering freshman

-"What I like most about living in Moore-Hill is the staff.
The RAs are really cool, they try to answer all your questions. They put on fun
programs and interact with their residents on a personal level. Also
Housekeeping is really nice. They say hi to you in the hallway and always have
smiles on their faces."

-William Lyons, Chemistry junior

-I've only been in here a few times, and it's kind of like a more
grown-up€ Jester. It is still sociable, but it is a more quiet and tight-knit community.
Some rooms have a nice view of the Gregory pool. (Campus
Confidential)

-Living on campus was great because I got to meet a great number of
people in the university. The sense of community is very warm. I was also no
more than a 10 minute walk from all my classes, so I didn't have to wake up
extra early or worry about taking a bus to class. Also, having various
cafeterias at my disposal saved me the time of making my own meals. Living on
campus is a great idea for first and second year students at UT, for it is the
best way to learn about the university, its people, and its rich traditions."

-Nader Masrour, Human Biology freshman

-"Prather was more laid back, there were not many people, and
access to your room was easy. The rooms were typically larger than most other
halls and you each have your own closet. Fast internet plus less than a five
minute walk to Jester City Limits or Jester 2nd Floor."

-Steven Kosler, Chemical Engineering freshman

-"This hall is very quiet; the older style of this hall has
thicker walls which help keep things quiet when you need to study. The rooms
are quite large and have ample room for all your belongings. The restrooms are
very clean and only a few residents share each restroom, which helps maintain a
clean environment. I have visited numerous other halls, but I find that good
'ol Prather has them beat by a long shot."

-This hall provided a perfect quiet study environment. The people
are very understanding of the rights of their neighbors."

-Brandon Patterson, Pre-Pharmacy sophomore

-"Roberts is a very quiet hall and everyone kind of keeps to
themselves. The rooms are also extremely nice. We have hardwood floors, nice
furniture, and the rooms are very spacious. If you're looking for a really
social hall you should go for Jester. If you want to study and get your stuff
done and have a nice place, go to Roberts (Brackenridge and Prather are
similar)."

-John Oberg, Engineering Route to Business freshman

-"I liked the rooms. I enjoyed the extra space as well as the
hardwood floors."

-Julie Hanus, Radio-Television-Film sophomore

-"I liked the fact that Roberts is a small hall and you can
get to know all the people really well. The college experience is a lot better
if you get involved and you get to know more people."

-"San Jacinto is definitely the best and most comforting
place to be as far as residence halls are concerned. I felt as close to home as
I could possibly feel since the place was always kept in tip-top shape."

-A. Adrian Porras, Government freshman

-"I liked living in the residence hall because you meet so
many different people. Some of my best friends this year were people I met in
San Jac. I also liked not having to worry about food, and I could always find a
nice quiet place to study without having to go to the library."

-Aaron Newton, Chemical Engineering Freshman

-"The clean, fresh, atmosphere and food service - it's close
to the music school, but it is a very introverted hall."

-Alison Barrow, Music Performance freshman

-"It was always clean - a major plus! My roommate and I had
our own bathroom, definitely another plus. There is always something going on,
we never got bored, some kind of activity like movie night or ice cream socials
or something like that."

-Kim Garza, English freshman

-"I really enjoyed my stay here in San Jacinto. I have met so
many people this year by getting involved with RHC and am very grateful for
being given such a wonderful opportunity to share my first year of college with
my new friends. I have decided to return again to live in this hall next year
and I know it will only get better."

-I loved the sense of family that immediately developed within
Whitis Court. I felt accepted right away and I was free to be myself and speak
my mind. While I still have a core group of friends, I don't feel like Whitis
has divided itself into cliques like so many other dorms do. I hang out with a
huge variety of people and I never feel like I'm just "tagging
along." Everyone in Whitis Court is so friendly and they really make you
feel comfortable and accepted. We don't even need to leave the building to have
fun - oftentimes we will just watch movies in the living room or cook together.
It is such a safe, comfortable environment where we leave our doors open to
invite others in and treat those that we have just met like we have been
friends for years. We love to go to events as a group and take road trips
together. I also love the fun programs that we have. We have such a high
attendance rate at all our events, so I know that every program will be lots of
fun! I knew that I would make friends when I came to college, but I never
expected my friends to change my life. There is a true bond between us that is
nothing like I have ever experienced before. I love these friends and I am very
saddened to leave them. I half wish that Whitis was for all grade levels so
that we could stay together, but I know in my heart that the experience would
not have been the same."

-Angela Holcek, Nursing freshman

-"I loved the sense of community that we built from the first day
that we arrived. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The fact that we also
have a wonderful kitchen and comfortable living room was also a great bonus. My
first year at UT would not have been the same had I lived anywhere else."

-Melissa Kwan, Human Biology freshman

-"In a large campus setting, I cherished the comfort and
security the small living community of Whitis Court provided. A microcosm
within a large university, this housing unit is warm, welcoming and an ideal
environment for studying and social interaction. With boundless opportunities
for friendships, study help, and cultural enrichment, the Whitis Court
community stands second to none; it surpasses the standards of an average dorm
facility. Also, living with those in your FIG guarantees complete access to a
significant service - a twenty-four hour homework help-line."

-Stephen Myers, Government freshman

-"I loved the quaint atmosphere. LLE is like a house. The
full kitchen, washing and drying machines, and the multiple study areas made my
freshman year the best ever!"

-Chelsey Green, Music Performance freshman

-"LLE is more of a family-based home. There are only 32 of
us, but we see each other every day. Our building, or more like a condo, has a
nice sized kitchen where my roommate and many others loved to cook, and not to
mention a living room and two study rooms. The atmosphere here is so pleasant,
and the Whitis Court buildings always have some kind of fun activity going on,
whether it is a movie night or a toga party in the courtyard. I love this
place, and I am so glad I was able to experience such a comfortable feeling of
belonging my first year at UT."

-Lindsay Taylor, Music Studies freshman

-"Whitis Court is absolutely the most friendly, welcoming
hall on campus. Living here is like having a big house with all of your friends
in it all of the time. The RAs are friendly, the Peer Mentors are friendly, the
housekeeping staff is friendly, and all of the residents are friendly. The Residence
Hall Council is always planning great programs and there are so many ways to
get involved in Whitis. I can't imagine living in a greater place!"

-Kari Henry, Public Relations sophomore

-"Throughout the year, Whitis Court became a small community.
In total, over 200 people live in the Whitis Court buildings, but my building
only housed 32 people. In this way, we were all friends and would support each
other during any crisis, celebrate any victory, and help study for classes. My
hall was particularly special because our RA organized "Sunday night
dinners" for when the cafeterias were closed. A few house-mates would
volunteer to cook a special meal and we would all eat together. In all, my
experience in Whitis Court was very rewarding and I am glad that I chose to
live in the residence halls for two years of college."